Introduction to Power Factor Solution

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Understanding Power Factor & Capacitor Bank

What is Power Factor?

Power Factor is an index used to measure the efficient use of electricity. This index is measured on a range of 0 – 1.0. A high power-factor level indicates efficient electricity usage — and vice versa. A low power factor means high wastage of energy supplied or used.

Understanding Power Factor Surcharge

Power Factor Diagram

The illustration below shows the relationship between Active Power (kW), Reactive Power (kVAR), and Apparent Power (kVA). Improving the power factor reduces the angle between kW and kVA — increasing efficiency.

Energy Efficiency

Why Energy Efficiency is Important?

(National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP) 2016–2025) – Promotes energy efficiency to ensure productive use of energy and minimize waste in order to contribute to sustainable development, increased welfare, and competitiveness.

(National Energy Policy (NEP) 2020–2040) – Aims to improve economic resilience and ensure energy recovery while achieving equality and universal access, as well as ensuring environmental sustainability.

Energy Efficiency Definition

Energy efficiency can be defined as using the same or less amount of energy to produce a better output or using less energy to accomplish the same task — all while maintaining the same comfort level.

Technical Certification & Compliance Overview

Product Certificate Solution to Power Quality Risk Compliance with Power Quality & Standard Technology Integration

Product Certification & National Recognition

The PFCS-Binatenaga is a locally developed Smart Reactive Power Compensation System recognized for safety, innovation, and environmental excellence. It holds certifications that ensure compliance with Malaysia’s national standards and international IEC benchmarks.

MySTI Certified (MOSTI) – MY202400581, MY202400582, MY202400584.
SIRIM QAS International (MITI) – Safety & Performance Assurance.
MGTC GreenTech (NRES) – Energy Conservation & GHG Reduction.
IEC / EN Standards:
- IEC 60252-1 – Star Capacitor Performance
- IEC 60831-1/2 – Delta Capacitor Performance
- IEC 61921 – System Safety (Custom Panel)
- IEC 60529 – Ingress Protection Rating
- IEC 60670-1 – Ready-Made Panel Safety

Solution to Power Quality Risk

PFCS-Binatenaga tackles three major power-quality challenges in solar-integrated systems:

High Fault Level (HFL) – Star–delta compensation and line reactors limit short-circuit currents and stabilize voltage.
Voltage Swings – Automatic staged switching and reactor filtering smooth reactive power adjustments.
Power Factor Drop – Continuous monitoring maintains PF 0.96–1.00, eliminating TNB penalties.

Equipped with IoT Monitoring, Early Warning System (EWS) and self-healing mechanisms for real-time protection and stability.

Compliance with Power Quality & Standard

Designed to meet national and international requirements from Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST), TNB and global bodies.

ST – PF ≥ 0.85 (below 132 kV) / ≥ 0.90 (132 kV and above)
TNB Policy – No degradation in voltage, flicker, harmonics or frequency
MS IEC 60038 – Voltage Regulation
IEC 61000-3-3 / 3-7 – Voltage Flicker Limits
IEEE 519 / MS IEC 61000-3-2 – Harmonic Distortion Thresholds
IEC 61727 – PV PF 0.95 lag to 1.00 unity

Technology Integration

PFCS-Binatenaga integrates incoming and outgoing compensation for macro–micro control, maintaining grid stability and solar efficiency.

IEC 61727 – Defines PV system PF for voltage stability (0.95 lag–0.95 lead).
IEEE 1547-2018 – Inverter flexibility for reactive power support.
PFCS Function – Maintains PF compliance, reduces voltage swings, improves efficiency.
Aligned with JKR TBOR – Efficient installation and reliable control for medium-to-large premises.

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